NISSAN 2013 Xterra - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 271)

TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING
PROCEDURES
The part time 4WD system provides 3 positions
(2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select the desired
drive mode according to the driving conditions.
2WD or 4WD shift procedure:
4WD Shift
Switch Position
Wheels Driven
Indicator Light
Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure
4WD shift Transfer 4LO position
2WD
Rear wheels
For driving on dry, paved roads
(Economy drive)
Move the 4WD switch.
2WD <—> 4H
4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position
engaged.
4H
4 wheels
For driving on rocky, sandy or
snow-covered roads
Neutral
*1
May blink
Neutral disengages the automatic
transmission mechanical parking
lock, which will allow the vehicle to
roll. Do not leave the transfer shift
position in Neutral.*2 1. Stop the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmission vehicles: Shift the shift
selector to the (N) position with the brake pedal de-
pressed.
For manual transmission vehicles: Shift the shift selec-
tor to the (N) position with the clutch depressed.
3. For automatic transmission vehicles: Depress and turn
the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H with the brake
pedal depressed.
For manual transmission vehicles: Depress and turn
the 4WD switch to 4LO or 4H with the clutch pedal
depressed.
THE TRANSFER CASE DOES NOT ENGAGE BETWEEN
4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS YOU HAVE
FIRST STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE
BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVED THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO
NEUTRAL FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES.
FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES YOU MUST
MOVE THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL. *3
4LO
4 wheels
Illuminated
For use when maximum power
and traction is required (for ex-
ample: on steep grades or rocky,
sandy, muddy roads)
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